Doctors call for urgent action to tackle GP shortages 

It is estimated that by 2025 the shortage of GPs could be as high as 1,380.

Doctors are calling for urgent action to tackle Ireland’s severe shortage of general practitioners, which is causing significant challenges when it comes to delivering timely and high-quality patient care.

The Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) and the Association of University Departments of General Practice in Ireland (AUDGPI) say more funding and the development of undergraduate GP placements are needed to help address the escalating staffing crisis.